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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Japan

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

PLNEURUSDJPY

United States vs. Japan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.56 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Japan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 29.25 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 19.78 PLN (5.01 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Japan.

29.25 PLN
19.78 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.95 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 9.43 PLN (2.39 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in Japan.

9.95 PLN
9.43 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 78.71 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 81.38 PLN (20.62 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in the United States.

78.71 PLN
81.38 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 71.05 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 30.06 PLN (7.62 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Japan.

71.05 PLN
30.06 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 63.47 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 29.29 PLN (7.42 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Japan.

63.47 PLN
29.29 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 75 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 15.03 PLN (3.81 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 80% lower in Japan.

75.00 PLN
15.03 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 13.18 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 7.62 PLN (1.93 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Japan.

13.18 PLN
7.62 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 28.38 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 8.74 PLN (2.21 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Japan.

28.38 PLN
8.74 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.04 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 10.31 PLN (2.61 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Japan.

15.04 PLN
10.31 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 98.64 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 45.67 PLN (11.57 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Japan.

98.64 PLN
45.67 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 11.61 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 5.27 PLN (1.34 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Japan.

11.61 PLN
5.27 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 19.78 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 5.72 PLN (1.45 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Japan.

19.78 PLN
5.72 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 67.74 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 62.28 PLN (15.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Japan.

67.74 PLN
62.28 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.28 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 5.76 PLN (1.46 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in Japan.

6.28 PLN
5.76 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 15.83 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 12.31 PLN (3.12 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Japan.

15.83 PLN
12.31 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 22.58 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 21.89 PLN (5.55 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Japan.

22.58 PLN
21.89 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 14.76 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 12.03 PLN (3.05 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Japan.

14.76 PLN
12.03 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 32.64 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 19.69 PLN (4.99 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Japan.

32.64 PLN
19.69 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 35.45 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 50.45 PLN (12.78 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the United States.

35.45 PLN
50.45 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 25.14 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 21.86 PLN (5.54 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 13% lower in Japan.

25.14 PLN
21.86 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.83 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 3.29 PLN (0.83 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Japan.

9.83 PLN
3.29 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Japan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.94 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Japan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 23.13 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 13.12 PLN (3.32 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Japan.

23.13 PLN
13.12 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 13.03 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 4.56 PLN (1.16 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 65% lower in Japan.

13.03 PLN
4.56 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.58 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 15.03 PLN (3.81 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Japan.

31.58 PLN
15.03 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 47.37 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 20.04 PLN (5.08 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Japan.

47.37 PLN
20.04 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 47.37 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 20.04 PLN (5.08 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Japan.

47.37 PLN
20.04 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 552.62 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 175.35 PLN (44.42 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Japan.

552.62 PLN
175.35 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 102.63 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 30.06 PLN (7.62 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Japan.

102.63 PLN
30.06 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 10.07 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 3.23 PLN (0.82 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Japan.

10.07 PLN
3.23 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Japan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.19 times less for fuel in the United States than in Japan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.89 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 4.21 PLN (1.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in the United States.

3.89 PLN
4.21 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.66 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 4.76 PLN (1.21 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in the United States.

3.66 PLN
4.76 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Japan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.81 times more for transportation in the United States than in Japan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 521.04 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 275.54 PLN (69.81 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Japan.

521.04 PLN
275.54 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 11.45 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 5.51 PLN (1.4 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Japan.

11.45 PLN
5.51 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 165.79 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 94.92 PLN (24.05 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Japan.

165.79 PLN
94.92 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.57 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 12.52 PLN (3.17 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in the United States.

8.57 PLN
12.52 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 19.7 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 12.52 PLN (3.17 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Japan.

19.70 PLN
12.52 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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United States vs. Japan - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 78.95 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 48.85 PLN (12.37 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Japan.

78.95 PLN
48.85 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 622.76 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 250.6 PLN (63.49 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Japan.

622.76 PLN
250.60 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 256.57 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 76.85 PLN (19.47 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 70% lower in Japan.

256.57 PLN
76.85 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Japan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.98 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Japan.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 16017 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 4034 PLN (1022.03 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Japan.

16 017 PLN
4 034 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 10039 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 2180 PLN (552.25 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Japan.

10 039 PLN
2 180 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 32452 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 8879 PLN (2249.38 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Japan.

32 452 PLN
8 879 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 20631 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 4794 PLN (1214.6 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Japan.

20 631 PLN
4 794 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Japan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.97 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Japan.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 68506 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 39639 PLN (10042.07 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Japan.

68 506 PLN
39 639 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 48063 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 19565 PLN (4956.51 USD) in Japan. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Japan.

48 063 PLN
19 565 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Japan - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 2.16 times higher than in Japan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 20310 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 9411 PLN (2384.11 USD) in Japan. The average salary is 53.7% lower in Japan.

20 310 PLN
9 411 PLN

Hotels

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United States vs. Japan - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

409 PLN
416 PLN

Two stars

577 PLN
607 PLN

Three stars

770 PLN
864 PLN

Four stars

996 PLN
1 382 PLN

Five stars

2 372 PLN
3 455 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Japan: 17 cities, 1002 hotels

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